Medicaid Fair Hearings Project with Disability Rights Texas

Students will conduct evidence reviews and perform other tasks (e.g., interviewing clients, drafting letters of medical necessity and direct examination questions) required to prepare for Medicaid fair hearings requested on behalf of medically fragile children. Students will work in teams of two and be matched with a DRTX lawyer on a specific child’s case.

Organization

Disability Rights Texas

Disability Rights Texas is the federally-mandated Protection and Advocacy organization for Texas. DRTX advocates and litigates on behalf of people with disabilities to enforce their rights and to ensure their full and equal participation in society.

Project Details

Project Start Date

October 2022

Approximate hours of work requested
8-10 hours
Training
Monday, October 17, 12pm-1pm (CCJ 1.312, Goodwin)
Skills used
Document preparation/review; legal research/writing
Project location
Students will work off-site at location of their choice and/or at DRTX
Address
2222 West Braker Lane, Austin, TX 78758
Number of student volunteers requested
14
Class year preference
1L, 2L, 3L, LLM
Required skills
Spanish helpful but not necessary; students with an interest in developing above skills or health, administrative, and/or disability law are strongly encouraged to volunteer
To Apply
Register at https://medicaiddrtx10-17-22.eventbrite.com